Does Batman have a mental illness?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
That Batman has the condition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder does not need too much of an explanation. He may not show the classic signs of the condition, but he is definitely obsessed.
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Is Batman a psychopath or sociopath?

Batman displays a barrage of psychopathic tendencies, but his genuine need to save the citizens of Gotham keeps him from having an outright case of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), the diagnosable condition most associated with sociopathy.
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Does Batman have split personality disorder?

Rosenberg, however, disagrees since, among other things, Batman/Wayne is fully cognizant of and in control of his shifts between alter egos. “They're not actual personality states. They're acts,” she said. “They're not distinct personalities that come to the fore unbidden.”
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Does Batman go insane?

And old Batman doesn't always shy away from horrific actions. Take the time in his first solo comic, Batman #1 in 1940, when he strung up a genetically enhanced - and mentally ill - person by his neck.
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What is Batman's psychological profile?

Batman's serious temperament and his sense of guilt over the death of his parents and one of his sidekicks could be construed as signs of depression, and his detachment could be taken as a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Does Bruce Wayne have PTSD?

So, to answer the question, 'does batman have PTSD? ', yes, he does. You can refer Travis Langley's 'Batman and psychology' for a longer read on the psychology of the dark knight.
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Why is Batman so traumatized?

At some unspecified time before the murder of his parents, young Bruce fell into a hole, an old cave, filled with bats. The experienced was terrifying. Reminiscing about this earlier trauma Batman thinks, “You're walking along and you fall through a hole.
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Who is crazier Batman or Joker?

The DC Universe got it all wrong, because, in actual fact, Batman is crazier than the Joker.
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How strong is Batman mentally?

With an IQ over 200, Batman is one of the smartest heroes in the DC Universe.
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Who is the darkest Batman?

The Batman Who Laughs first appeared in the Dark Nights: Metal event, which introduced a team comprised of twisted versions of Batman and the Justice League. These Darkest Knights were led by The Batman Who Laughs, a Jokerized Bruce Wayne who truly is one of the darkest Batmans the comic world has ever seen.
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What mental illness does Joker have?

Ledger described his character as a 'psychopathic, mass-murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy', and Paul Levitz, president of DC Comics in 2002–2009, said, 'I keep coming back to the way he physically incarnates madness'.
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Does Harley Quinn have a mental disorder?

Everyone knows Harley Quinn as the Jokers' girl, but how did she become Harley Quinn? Personality Disorder, specifically, Histrionic Personality Disorder plays a key part in Harley Quinn's life.
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What mental illness does Catwoman have?

Through her aggression, deceitfulness, theft, and serious violation of rules, Selina displays traits of conduct disorder, the childhood precursor to antisocial personality disorder. This could mean she's on a somewhat familiar trajectory.
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Is the Joker a sociopath?

“His behaviour does not neatly fit into any condition. The Joker is clearly a psychopath. He has no conscience. He has no empathy for anybody.
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Is Batman a narcissist?

DC's Dear Justice League graphic novel reveals the exact reason Batman takes so long to get through his fan mail - he's a bit high on himself. Batman is actually the Justice League's biggest narcissist.
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Is Superman a sociopath?

This Clark Kent does not come off as good. He's a sociopath who's deciding to act good. He's like Dexter, who looks at people with detachment as he muses on how he should act to pass as human.
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What is Batman's IQ?

A trivia published in BuzzFeed states, “Batman's stated IQ is an unbelievable 192, several notches above the famed theoretical physicist (Albert Einstein), who was estimated to have an IQ between 160 and 180.
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Does Batman have OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

He consciously chooses to fight against crime at night. His exercise regime borders on the obsessive. Interestingly for him, he has a fear of harming others, a symptom of OCD: he can't use a gun to kill.
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Can Batman lift a ton?

Batman has lifted giant beams weighing around 800 to 1000 pounds (or more) without any extra help. He's also lifted giants like Solomon Grundy (who must weigh well over 500 pounds) with a single arm. Perhaps Batman's most impressive feats, however, are accomplished when he's not operating at his peak.
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Who is the craziest villain?

Joker. The Joker is the prototypical crazy supervillain. He has been described before, by super-scribe Grant Morrison, as being "super sane." This basically means the Joker has no fixed personality; instead, every single day, he wakes up and decides who he wants to be.
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Is Harley Quinn crazier than Joker?

Harley Is Not Crazier Than The Joker

This is important because classifying Harley as the crazier of the duo cheapens both characters. For Joker, the reason is obvious: it makes him seem less dangerous to the audience.
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Who is the most iconic supervillain?

Ranked: The 100 Greatest Supervillains In The History of Comic Books.
  • Loki.
  • Galactus.
  • Darkseid.
  • Lex Luthor.
  • Magneto.
  • Joker.
  • Ra's al Ghul.
  • Dr. Doom.
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What is Batman's personality type?

Bruce Wayne is an INTJ personality type. Uniquely, he is both an idealist and a realist, which is a rare combination. With a driven and focused nature, Bruce is dedicated to achieving his goals. Deliberate and measured, he carefully thinks through plans before taking action.
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Is Batman avoidant?

Batman – Avoidant

He'd rather be out fighting crime and protecting Gotham than curling up by the fire in his massive mansion with a love interest. And while he's an ace at rescuing damsels in distress, the Caped Crusader quickly abandons them as soon as he's brought them to safety.
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What characters have PTSD?

1. Nightmares and Flashbacks
  • Katniss Everdeen.
  • Charlie from "Perks of Being a Wallflower"
  • iTonya.
  • Tony Stark from "Iron Man"
  • Harry Potter.
  • Lieutenant Dan from "Forrest Gump"
  • Peeta Mellark from "The Hunger Games"
  • Rapunzel from "Tangled"
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